Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
memorandum	22	22
memorandums	23	23
memorial	15	15
memorialise	18	18
memorialised	20	20
memorialises	19	19
memorialising	23	23
memorialist	18	18
memorialists	19	19
memorialization	32	32
memorialize	27	27
memorialized	29	29
memorializes	28	28
memorializing	32	32
memorially	20	20
memorials	16	16
memories	14	14
memorise	14	14
memorised	16	16
memorises	15	15
memorising	19	19
memoriter	15	15
memorizable	30	30
memorization	28	28
memorizations	29	29